Title: Describe computer components.
Course: Computer Systems Technology I (10002-I) > Section: Examining Personal Computer Hardware

Description should include the names, purposes, and characteristics of action associated with

- the case
- the power supply
- the motherboard
- central processing unit (CPU)
- basic input/output system (BIOS)/Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
- complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS)
- the cooling system
- read-only memory (ROM) and random-access memory (RAM)
- adapter cards
- storage drives (including solid-state and hybrid drives)
- internal cables.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are some pros and cons of solid-state storage drives?
- What is the difference between RAM and ROM? How is each used inside the computer?
- What are two types of cooling systems that can be used inside the computer?